MYSTERIOUS: 9 | Mind Blowing Facts

Indiana Caps Unthinkable Rise From Losingest Program to Top CFP Seed

Heisman hopeful Fernando Mendoza delivers on Curt Cignetti’s bold vision as Hoosiers win first Big Ten title in 80 years.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 7, 2025

College Football Week 15 Winners and Losers: Pencils Down, Everyone

From Atlanta to Indianapolis, teams presented their closing arguments Saturday.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 7, 2025

Kirby Smart Finally Solved His Alabama Problem. Did He Solve the CFP Committee’s, Too?

The Bulldogs’ SEC championship domination snapped a 22-year Alabama streak in the Peach State and may have pushed the Crimson Tide out of the playoff field.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 7, 2025

CFP Chair Discusses How Championship Saturday Will Impact Final Rankings

Hunter Yurachek explained the College Football Playoff selection committee’s process for championship Saturday.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 6, 2025

College Football Conference Championship Tracker: What All Nine Games Mean for CFP

The nine conference championships at the FBS level will be decided on Friday and Saturday, ahead of Sunday’s selection of the 12-team field for the College Football Playoff.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 5, 2025

College Football Playoff Bracket Live Projections: Duke vs. James Madison, At-Large Bid Debate

After a chaotic championship weekend, the selection committee faces three big questions heading into Selection Sunday where it will determine the 12-team playoff field.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 5, 2025

Why 7–5 Duke, Not No. 12 Miami, Is Playing in ACC Championship Game vs. Virginia

The Blue Devils will fight for an ACC title while the Canes will watch from their couches.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 5, 2025

Georgia's Kirby Smart Has Pointed Response to Vanderbilt’s Unusual Try at 13th Game for CFP Push

The Commodores are on the outside looking in of the College Football Playoff, ranked No. 14 without another game on the schedule.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 5, 2025

SI:AM | The Wider Impacts of College Football’s Conference Championship Games

Conference titles aren’t just on the line. The results could have a domino effect on the College Football Playoff.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 5, 2025

Four Potential Scenarios That Could Change CFP Rankings Before Bracket Release

Here are four ways the latest College Football Playoff rankings could change on Sunday.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 5, 2025